Jeanne Hildebrandt, Ann Mannella earn NAJA recognition

Jeanne Hildebrandt of Slidell has been elected third vice president,
and Ann Mannella appointed a member of the Education Committee of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries. Both are Life members of the Junior Auxiliary of Slidell.

Jeanne Hildebrandt elected third vice president of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries.

Hildebrandt
has served as JAS president, vice president, project chairwoman for
several projects and as Life/Associate liaison. On the National level
she has served on the Board of Directors for three years and as a
Chapter Support Coordinator for four years.

In her community, she
has served all of her children’s schools in various roles including PTA,
and she currently teaches religious education to fourth-graders at St.
Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church in Slidell.

Hildebrandt
received her education at Louisiana State University earning a
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing in 1983. Hildebrandt and her husband,
David, have two children, Christopher, an LSU graduate who serves in the
military and was married during June to Amanda Eisman; and Ryan, also a
recent LSU graduate.

Mannella, whose appointment is from
2013-16, served as chairwoman for several JAS Chapter projects,
including hospitality chairwoman, corporate sponsor chairwoman, and
president.

Ann Mannella is appointed by NAJA to serve from 2013-16 on its Education Committee.

As
a volunteer in her community, Mannella has worked with the Rotary
Club of Slidell Northshore, St. Tammany Parish Commission on Cultural
Affairs, Slidell Symphony Society, Camellia City Market, Project
Graduation, St. Tammany Parish United Way Campaign, Slidell Memorial
Hospital Women’s Health Alliance, American Heart Association – Go Red
for Women Committee, and My Girlfriend’s Closet. Prior to her
community involvement, Mannella worked for The Procter & Gamble
Company for 25 years.

Mannella and her husband, David, have two children, Lauren and Christopher.

The information for this article was provided by the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries.